Penn State Extension

Penn State Extension provides up-to-date educational information and new ways to solve individual and community problems. Extension, part of the land-grant university, is funded cooperatively by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, state and county government.

Penn State Extension offers a broad range of programs in the areas vital to the quality of life in Pennsylvania including: Strengthening community leadership; Managing water, soil and forest resources; Improving nutrition, diet and health; Marketing safe, healthful foods; Developing youth through 4-H and leadership programs; Strengthening individual and family management skills; Increasing agricultural profitability; Strengthening and improving parenting skills.